Question

Use the distributive property to correctly solve
7(2 - x) = 28.

Answer 1

x = -2

Explanation:

7(2 - x) = 28

Distribute

14 -7x = 28

Subtract 14 from each side

14-7x-14 = 28-14

-7x = 14

Divide each side by -7

-7x/-7 = 14/-7

x = -2